[Wolves] Broadband Advice

[Kevanf1]

On 10/09/05, Kevanf1 <kevanf1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 10/09/05, Helen Randle <helen.randle at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I'm finally looking into getting broadband, but could do with some help to
> > find out what you would recomend.
> >
> >  What is best, a router or a modem? And I'll need one that works under Linux
> > (obviously!)
> >
> >  And what providers are good? I'm not in a cable area, so that rules them
> > out. And I don't want to be able to download War & Peace in 2 seconds.
> >
> >  Any advice gratefully received.
> >
> >  Thanks
> >
> >  Helen
> >
> I'm very happy still with Plus Net.  I have a 2mb speed with sensible
> usage.  The sensible usage is no problem at all, it really is sensible
> not stupid.  As for modem or router...  If you have more than one PC
> that you want to use the web for then go for a router.  Otherwise a
> modem would be ok as long as it is not a USB one.  There are USB
> modems that work with Linux but I'd still prefer an ethernet version.
> I use a D-Link 504 II modem router that I bought nearly new off eBay
> for £20.  4 ethernet ports and works perfectly with any OS.
> 

Sorry, forgot to mention.  The Plus Net fee is £14.99 a month.  You do
not have to pay a connection fee with them either if you agree to stay
for 5 years.  Which is no problem because if you leave after a year or
two you pay only a percentage so you still win.


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